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Give two differences between the Disinfectant and antiseptic.
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Solution
| No. | Disinfectant | Antiseptic |
| 1. | Disinfectants are applied on non-living surfaces like floors, instruments, sanitary ware, etc. to kill a wide range of microorganisms. | Antiseptics are applied on the surface of living tissues in order to sterilise them. |
| 2. | Disinfectants cannot be applied on wounds. | Antiseptics can be directly applied on wounds. |
| 3. | e.g. p-chloro-o-benzyl phenol | e.g. Iodine, boric acid, iodoform, Dettol, etc. |
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